“With the launch of the new Golf GTE, Volkswagen is bringing onto the market the updated version of the plug-in hybrid, which, like its predecessor, perfectly combines sustainability and driving fun. That is ensured by the extremely agile compact car’s drive system, which consists of a 1.4-litre TSI delivering 110 kW/150 PS, a 75 kW/102 PS electric motor and a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox developed specifically for hybrid models. The Golf GTE can cover up to 50 kilometres in all-electric mode, with its total range being around 880 kilometres. Striking design elements, such as the winglets in the front spoiler, are in characteristic blue. The GTE’s new LED headlights, which likewise come as standard, further underline this efficient Volkswagen’s dynamic character.”

“In addition, further new features can be ordered at extra cost: the new Discover Pro radio, navigation and online system can, for instance, be operated for the first time in the compact class via gesture control. In parallel with this there is a greater array of online services and apps. The new Golf has also been upgraded in terms of driver assistance systems: technologies such as the City Emergency Braking function with new Pedestrian Monitoring (Front Assist), the new Traffic Jam Assist function (partially automated driving up to 60 km/h) and Emergency Assist, likewise new in this segment, significantly improve levels of safety and comfort.”

12 responses to "New Volkswagen Golf GTE Now Available To Order In Europe"

Prefer my 2015 eGolf with 85 mile range fully electric no gas or oil ever. I’d rather see a 2017 version of that with > 200 mile range, Kreisel showed it is possible already last year. My 2015 eGolf handles better than a 2017 Bolt, but doesnt have the range and neither have the partial automated cruise control. eGolf would kick Bolt to the curb if range was not an issue, but as it stands Bolt has 2.8 times the range of my 2015 eGolf.

That may be a said so on paper but is not reflected
In my experience from last Wednesday. Maybe because of the rain, but my eGolf certainly accelerated faster for the conditions we were in. I also am not impressed with the seats, the lack of cup holders in the back and the general looks and cargo space.

I did like the 360 camera view and the fact that the manual claims it can DC Fast change with more than 50kW, and the projection of my phones map app onto the screen instead of providing its own meager gps like the eGolf.

But handling and acceleration was not great.

Also I don’t get why 2017 we still have to deal with that stupid on/off button in either car, tesla solved that in 2012 , do they have a patent on that ?

I really liked the Audi A3 e-tron (sister to the GTE), when I test drove it last year, but with only 16 miles of range I just couldn’t pull the trigger. Still, it does point out how there’s more to the equation that just electric range.